Regulating the marketing of grain, and making penalties applicable

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 16, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 16, 2026
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2596
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2596 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2596 What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 4

2 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

• H-8322 · filed April 7, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment updates the financial reporting rules for grain dealers and warehouse operators, allowing them to submit a financial review instead of a full audit unless the department requires an audit for good cause. It also establishes new requirements for grain dealers to maintain a certain net worth or file a $100,000 bond to protect sellers. Additionally, it sets specific procedures for how the department handles the cancellation or replacement of these bonds. Its wording →
  Never voted on
• S-5159 · filed April 6, 2026 by Sen. Kerry Gruenhagen (R)

  AI summary This amendment allows grain dealers and warehouse operators to submit a financial review by a certified public accountant instead of a full audit, though the department can still require an audit if there is good cause. It also establishes new rules regarding net worth requirements for credit sales and sets specific requirements for bonds that grain dealers must file to protect sellers. Additionally, it outlines the process for suspending or revoking a grain dealer's license if they fail to provide a replacement bond. Its wording →
  Adopted
  April 7, 2026
• S-5105 · filed March 18, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment changes the requirement for grain dealers and warehouse operators from submitting a full audit to submitting a report based on a review by a certified public accountant licensed in Iowa. It also allows the department to require additional financial statements if necessary to verify a business's financial status or compliance. Its wording →
  Ruled out of order
  April 7, 2026
• H-8032 · filed February 24, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment updates the bill's title to include provisions regarding the effective date. It also adds a rule stating that the law takes effect immediately upon being passed. Its wording →
  Adopted
  February 26, 2026